Registration Reminder - Online Forms Due Tuesday, February 20

Registration is open! Details on how to complete the online Appleby College 2024-2025 registration form were e-mailed to parents of returning and new students on Thursday, February 1. If you did not receive your online registration details, please contact the Admissions office at 905-845-4681 ext. 188 or admissions@appleby.on.ca. The deadline for new and returning students to submit the online registration form is Tuesday, February 20, 2024. If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact the Admissions Office and a member of the team will be more than happy to assist you.

Reminder to Update Halton Public Health Student Immunization Records

Earlier this fall, many families were notified by Halton Public Health that their child or children were missing information in their online immunization record. To avoid school suspension, Public Health requires parents/guardians who have not updated their child’s records to complete the following actions as soon as possible:

• Visit halton.ca/immunize to review the student’s record and submit the required information. For students 16 or older, please see the specific instructions on halton.ca/immunize to access the online record. 
• If the student requires immunization, arrange for them to receive the vaccine doses through their regular health care provider, or at a Public Health Community Immunization Clinic. Appointments will be available leading up to the Thursday, March 21, 2024 suspension date. Visit halton.ca/immunize to check clinic availability and book an appointment. 
• Parents/guardians must promptly report all vaccines administered by health care providers to Public Health by visiting halton.ca/immunize. 

Please note: students whose records were updated after Friday, February 9, 2024, may receive a notice of school suspension. The suspension period starts Thursday, March 21, 2024, and lasts for twenty (20) school days, or until the student record is updated with Public Health. 

Appleby Athletics Schedule and the HUDL Website

Please click here to view the Appleby College calendar which contains the Athletics schedule for the week of February 12, 2024. You are also encouraged to visit the Appleby HUDL website which includes team rosters, game highlights, statistics, and schedules, along with links to livestreams of games that take place in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life single and double gyms and J.S. Gairdner Arena.

Middle Eastern Lunch Planning Meeting - Wednesday, February 14

On Friday, March 1, 2024 Appleby's Arabic Studies students and Middle Eastern Club will host the annual Middle Eastern lunch in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. To learn how you can help support the luncheon, parents are invited to attend a special Arabic/Middle Eastern planning meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Raymond Massey Reading Room. If interested in attending, please RSVP to faculty member Mireille Maalouf at mmaalouf@appleby.on.ca.

Appleby Community Chapel Services 
 
Appleby community members including students, parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and past and present employees are welcome to attend the following Community Chapel Services. Services take place in the John Bell Chapel and are also livestreamed. 

• Ash Wednesday Service: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. 
• Easter Vigil: Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. 
• Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 10:00 a.m.

Service topics will vary and range from traditional Anglican Communion services to more contemporary services with a broader Interfaith focus. If you have any questions please contact Rev. Craig Luccock at cluccock@appleby.on.ca or 905-845-4681 ext. 237.

February Long Weekend Bus Schedule

On Thursday, February 15, 2024 there will be one bus departure at 4:00 p.m. Buses will resume after the February long weekend on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Labow, transportation coordinator, at bus@appleby.on.ca.

Parents Invited to Alumni Winter Sports Night

Parents are invited to join members of Appleby's alumni community for a night camaraderie and friendly competition at Winter Sports Night on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 . Guests of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to register for hockey, squash, basketball, or pickleball. Following each sport, guests will gather to enjoy refreshments at a reception in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Mark Samuel ’82 and Kevin Sanford Campus Room. Please click here to register. 

Global Student Dialogue - Artificial Intelligence (AI) 
 
Interested in discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts daily life and society as a whole while engaging with students your age around the world on this vital topic? This is a great opportunity to get involved globally and grow experientially. All students are welcome to register for the opportunity to meet students from other schools around the world online to discuss this topic. This virtual dialogue event is facilitated by the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG) and will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. EST. The registration deadline is Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST. To learn more, please visit the Global Collaborations page on BBK12. Space is limited, so register your interest by e-mailing Simon Beatty, director, global partnerships, at sbeatty@appleby.on.ca. 

Diploma Distinction Information Session for Upper Two Families – Monday, February 26

Appleby is proud to announce the launch of three new diploma distinctions! In addition to the existing Global Leadership Diploma, Appleby will now be offering Business Leadership, Creative Arts Leadership, and STEM Leadership Diplomas to recognize student achievement. Current Upper Two students with a passion for one of these areas are encouraged to consider applying. An information session for all four diplomas will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Willis Hall for Upper Two students and parents. Upper One families may also attend should they wish to consider this as a possible avenue in Senior School. A recording will be made available for parents who are unable to attend. For more information, please contact Rachel Kiefte, coordinator, diploma distinction programs.

Tax Receipt - T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate Requires Student’s Social Insurance Number

The T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate will be available in late February for students who were enrolled in qualifying Advanced Placement (AP) courses during 2023. As the Canada Revenue Agency requires the inclusion of the student’s Social Insurance Number (SIN) on this certificate, applicable students will be contacted in the coming weeks by Appleby’s business office for their SIN. Although international students will likely not have a SIN, the business office will still reach out to confirm that they do not have one. If you have any questions, please contact Young Nak Chu, director, finance at ychu@appleby.on.ca.

Middle Two Presentations of Learning – Information Session

The Middle Two Presentations of Learning (POL) are a culminating event celebrating academic and personal growth as students finish Middle School. On January 22, Middle School students listened to a presentation in Grade Band about the POL process. Click here to view the presentation. Beginning in June, Middle Two students will have an opportunity to share their presentations with peers, teachers, parents, guardians, and evaluating panelists consisting of Appleby faculty. 

The POL preparation will occur as a unit of study starting on Monday, May 6, 2024. Students will be assigned a POL faculty mentor and will work on their POL during the academic day in their English and Social Science classes. Students will participate in a series of workshops, led by members of school leadership, former Middle Two students, and faculty. 

Appleby's Schlesinger Dining Hall Menu

Each week, the Sodexo team at Appleby prepares a range of menu options for students and employees at the school. Please click here for this week's menu. Students are encouraged to share their feedback, suggestions, and/or comments about the food, menus, their lunch experience, etc. Please send an e-mail to menufeedback@appleby.on.ca and let us know what you think!

Brock Research Team Seeking Youth for Solitude and Wellbeing Study A Brock University research team, the Theory of Mind in Education Lab, is looking for youths (ages 11-18) to participate in a study on the development of child and adolescent social thinking skills, identity, and wellbeing. The online sessions will be completed through an interactive, online meeting scheduled at your family's convenience and the study involves questionnaires and responding to short stories and videos. Compensation is provided. Visit the ToME Lab webpage or e-mail tomelab@brocku.ca to learn more.

2024-2025 Appleby College Calendar 

Please click here to view the 2024-2025 Appleby College school year calendar.

Chapel News

Senior Two student Emily Liu will present her chapel speech on Thursday, February 15. A link will be shared in the Monday, February 26 issue of Appleby This Week.

Senior Two student and Sustainability Prefect Reyna Persaud presented her chapel speech on January 25, 2024, please click here to view it. 

Appleby's Ash Wednesday Service will take place on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the John Bell Chapel as part of the school's Community Chapel Services. Everyone is welcome.
 

VEX Robotics Tournament a Huge Success!

The A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life double gym was transformed on February 3 into a vibrant VEX Robotics Tournament that showcased the talent and dedication of young engineers. The event featured 65 head-to-head matches and 52 solo "skills" attempts, brilliantly emceed by Senior Two student Carrie Chen. Drawing 33 teams from 17 different schools and clubs, the tournament saw over 200 attendees. Thanks to the 30 Appleby student volunteers who ran the events smoothly, while 20 of our own competitors from teams 540W, 540X, and 540Z displayed skill and strategy in every match. Their impressive performance sets a hopeful stage for qualifying for the provincial level in late February.  

Calling the Class of 2024!
 
The Class of 2024 is heading into the final stretch of their Appleby College experience. Mark this achievement with a Class of 2024 pin, available now in the College Shop! Hurry - these pins are only $8 - and there is a limited supply. We run out every year so come in and get one ASAP! In the market for more Class of 2024 bling? Don’t forget to order your Grad Rings! College Shop volunteers can help with sizing and have samples available to help find the best style for you. In addition to Class Rings, the College Shop has a display of sterling-silver House rings to order, as well as ready-made cufflinks, earrings, necklaces and bracelets, all perfect for current and prospective students as well as alumni.

Visit the College Shop during lunch, Monday through Friday, from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life or shop online anytime and pick-up or have your order mailed to you. If you would like to come in, but can't make it during lunch, please contact Lori Latter, manager, College Shop, at llatter@appleby.on.ca to arrange for a mutually-convenient time. We look forward to seeing you!
 

Grad Rings

Celebrate your 2024 graduate with a locally crafted Appleby College graduation ring. Grad rings are a time-honoured tradition that will help celebrate students' achievements throughout their years at Appleby. We have a wonderful manufacturer, Foschia & Co. and the rings have been designed with a nod to tradition and a modern twist! We are happy to share there is new lower pricing and we are extending the savings to you. The rings can be ordered in sterling silver, 10K yellow or white gold, and can be customized to any graduation year. Grad rings are available to order via the online College Shop and you can preview the rings and have your fingers sized at the College Shop. Please contact ACPA representatives Andrea McQueen or Lisa Whittall-Chuang if you have any questions.
 

Blue Dog Spirit

The ACPA Spirit Team helped cheer the Senior Girls' Hockey team to victory in their last home game before the playoffs. Fans were treated to hot chocolate, cookies and keepsake cowbells. Spirit Kits are available to sign out at the Appleby College Shop. After hours, ring the bell and Lori Latter, manager, College Shop, will be happy to help. Hope to see you in the stands!